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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

James Jeppeson

James Jeppeson

Nov 9, 2020

James H. Jeppeson "Ackie" 1939-2020 James H. Jeppeson "Ackie", age 81, of Old New Castle, passed away at home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Wilmington, Jim was the son of the late Oscar and Helen Jeppeson (Neher). Jim attended St. Peter's Elementary and High Schools, and later enlisted and served honorably in the US Army. Upon his discharge,...

Theresa Mccann

Theresa Mccann

Nov 3, 2020

Theresa B McCann Age 89 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 just one-month shy of her 90th birthday. Theresa was a proud 1949 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved her family more than anything. Theresa was a lifelong parishioner of Corpus Christi R.C. Church where she loved playing the organ....

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Nov 2, 2020

Richard Haines Harris Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, November 2, 2020. Dick was born on August 28, 1930 in Upper Darby, PA. He moved to Delaware in 1941, graduated from Claymont High School in 1948 and the University of Delaware in 1952. While there he played varsity golf and basketball and served...

Colin Tweddell

Colin Tweddell

Nov 1, 2020

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Maria Lugo

Maria Lugo

Oct 30, 2020

Maria Eusebia Lugo was born on July 22,1942 and took her last breath on Friday October 30, 2020 in the early afternoon. Maria was born in Barrio Puerto De Hobo, Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Eusebia Benvenutti and Felix Lugo. She was one of 15 children who were raised in one of the beautiful tropical areas of Puerto Rico....

Richard Seery

Richard Seery

Oct 25, 2020

Ricky was a fighter. Despite doctors believing he would not survive his first year, Ricky lived a full and happy life. His "can-do" attitude always prevailed over his disability. He was a graduate of Newark High School where he was a proud member of the Jr. ROTC. He was a long-time member of Five Points Fire Company, where he truly...

Leonard Jezyk

Leonard Jezyk

Oct 24, 2020

Leonard A. Jezyk, Sr. passed away October 24, 2020 at the Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital and has gone on to join his beloved wife, Patricia Ann (McCaffery) Jezyk in Heaven with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of marriage. He was also predeceased by parents, Anthony and Sophie (Buczek) Jezyk; his brother, Stanley and his sisters, Pearl Dawson, Jeannette Sikora...

John Bonk

John Bonk

Oct 22, 2020

John Stephen Bonk, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 22, 2020. John was born on February 27, 1953 to the late Bernard and Dorothy Bonk. John grew up in Wilmington, DE and was raised on North Jackson Street. He attended St. Edmond's Academy for grade school and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1971. He was...

Steven  Hill

Steven Hill

Oct 15, 2020

Steven D. Hill, age 67, passed away suddenly at home on October 15, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Doyle (Jimmy) Hill and Joan Hill Doherty. Steven grew up in the Forty Acres, attended St. Ann School, graduated Salesianum School, and attended University of Delaware. He had a long and varied career in the car service...

Marilyn Cavazzini

Marilyn Cavazzini

Oct 11, 2020

Marilyn J. Cavazzini Age 73 of Wilmington Passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Marilyn was born in Glen Mills, PA to the late Dallas and Ruth Quigley. She moved to Delaware and married her loving husband, Sonny. Together they dedicated their lives to the success of their business, Cavazzini Sub Shop and Catering in Prices Corner. Marilyn took great...

Martin  Kirk

Martin Kirk

Oct 7, 2020

Martin W. Kirk April 16,1952- October 7,2020 Marty died at home surrounded by his beloved family. He valiantly fought pancreatic cancer for almost three years gaining the respect of all his health care providers. Those three years were filled so much fun and laughter. A family Christmas trip touring Europe, an Easter family trip to Kingsland Texas ( who knew...

Melvin Slawik

Melvin Slawik

Oct 3, 2020

Melvin Anthony Slawik Sr. May 19, 1935 – October 3, 2020 Mel was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Frank and Edna Slawik and grew up in Wilmington Delaware. He graduated from Wilmington High, University of Delaware and Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Social Work. He began his career as a Social Worker and continued on in politics...

Amber  Woodside

Amber Woodside

Sep 30, 2020

Amber C. Woodside of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on September 30, 2020. Another victim of a heroin/fentanyl overdose. She was born in Wilmington, September 18, 1994 and was 26. She struggled with addiction for several years and had just been released from Meadowood Hospital when this sudden tragedy occurred. She sincerely wanted to overcome this terrible disease and once again...

Sadie Dayett

Sadie Dayett

Sep 26, 2020

Sadie F Dayett Sadie F (Marra) Dayett, age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on September 26, 2020. A native of Wilmington, Sadie was born to the late Raffaele & Caterina (Gallo) Marra. Sadie was a homemaker and member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church for over 65 years. In addition to her parents, Sadie was preceded in death by her...

Cody Buchanan

Cody Buchanan

Sep 23, 2020

Cody Alan Buchanan, 25 years old, passed away on September 23, 2020. Cody worked at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in multiple departments. He loved riding his motorcycle and playing video games. Cody was a people person who had a quick wit and a great sense of humor and loved spending time with family and friends. He had an appreciation for...

Margaret Bernardo

Margaret Bernardo

Sep 23, 2020

Margaret Mary Bernardo "Peggy", age 88 of Wilmington Delaware passed away on Wednesday, September 23 in the early morning at Seasons Hospice. Born in Wilmington Delaware, Margaret was the daughter of the late Hillary and Elizabeth Merritt. Margaret was a homemaker for 64 years. She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved the beach, reading, going to pow-wows...

Elizabeth  Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas

Sep 20, 2020

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Thomas Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Betty was born on December 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Martha and Stanley Elmo Blansett. Betty was a hard-working person. She took great pride in her careers at both the Hotel DuPont and the University and Whist Club. Outside of work,...

Eleanor Garniewski

Eleanor Garniewski

Sep 3, 2020

Eleanor L. (DeAscanis) Garniewski Age 90 of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3, 2020. Eleanor was born on Clayton Street in New Castle and was one of nine children to the late Guido and Celesta DeAscanis. She attended St. Peter's Elementary and High School, went on to graduate from Goldey-Beacom College and began...

Anne Jeffery

Anne Jeffery

Sep 2, 2020

Anne M. Jeffery, known as Cuie by family and friends, age 74 of Bristow, Virginia, formerly of New Castle, Delaware, passed away in Prince William Hospital after a brief illness on September 2, 2020. Anne, one of six children was born in Wilmington Delaware on December 4, 1945. Her loving son, John Coyle, was by her side during her passing....

Teresa Young

Teresa Young

Sep 1, 2020

Teresa Gambacorta Young died on September 1, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. Teresa was born on March 27, 1929 in New Castle. She graduated from St. Peter High School. For forty-three years she lived in Vineland , New Jersey with her husband, Walter Young, and their three children. She and her husband were charter members...

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